Brad Cooney
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8CN Podcast: Glen Johnson
By Brad Cooney
Former light heavyweight world champion Glen Johnson stopped by 8CN and gave us an update on his training camp. Johnson goes for his 3rd world title in August, when he faces Tavoris…
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Roach speaks on Mayweather Margarito Bradley and more!
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with boxing's number one trainer, Freddie Roach and got his thoughts on a wide array of topics. Roach talks about Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito Amir Khan, and Timothy Bradley.…
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Pacquiao has opportunity to be the enforcer Margarito sentencing pending
By Brad Cooney
When Antonio Margarito was caught cheating against Miguel Cotto by putting plaster on his hands, the entire boxing world was disgusted, and appalled. The act of putting plaster on his hands could…
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Margaritoville it is?
By Brad Cooney
Sources are talking and it appears as if it is going to Margaritoville afterall. Bob Arum has been reportedly picked Antonio Margarito to be Manny Pacquiao's next opponent. I do agree with…
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The honor of knowing Pacquiao
By Brad Cooney
Being a boxing writer has been a true blessing for me. Throughout my travels covering the sport, I have met some of the greatest fighters of all time. Many of them were…
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Does Margarito deserve a shot at Pacquiao?
By Brad Cooney
Mexican prize fighter Antonio Margarito gained admiration and a big fan base over the years through hard work, a good story, and relentless wars in the ring. This pretty much came to…
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Pacquiao stepped up Mayweather stepped back
By Brad Cooney
Manny Pacquiao has been stepping up and dodging nobody for years now. His war path has carved through Mexico, wiping out Mexican legends such as Morales, Barrera, Marquez, and Larios. Other casualties…
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Roy Jones Jr talks to his fans – and talks Mayweather Pacquiao
By Brad Cooney
He is back! 8CN's very own Roy Jones Jr returns home and talks directly to his fans. Roy answers some of his fans questions, and talks about his future in the ring.…
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Mayweather Sr ” I’m not aware of any negotiations that took place”
By Brad Cooney
When 8CountNews got Floyd Mayweather Sr on the record some weeks back, he told us that he was not aware of any negotiations that were taking place. At the time he said…
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Be careful what you wish for because you may just get it
By Brad Cooney
How bad do the fans of Manny Pacquiao want Floyd Mayweather to sign that contract? Really bad. But there's an old saying that may apply here, "Be careful what you wish for…
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8CN Exclusive video interview: Antonio Tarver
By Brad Cooney
Former light heavyweight world champion Antonio Tarver talks to 8CN about Friday night's Showbox card in Southaven, Mississippi. Tarver shares his thoughts on both Guerrero and Porter's victories. The former champ also…
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Mayweather has everybody in the palm of his hand
By Brad Cooney
Deadline? What deadline? Floyd Mayweather Jr doesn't bow down to some deadline. Arum needs Mayweather to maximize his earnings. The Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr fight will happen, just not on…
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Deadline comes and goes Mayweather a no show. Margarito or Cotto next
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews was on the Bob Arum press conference at 2 AM Central time and listened to Bob Arum as he broke the news that Floyd Mayweather Jr will not be fighting Manny…
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Hey Floyd step up for America
By Brad Cooney
It's been a long drawn out, frustrating ordeal waiting for the conclusion of this whole Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao situation. There are some people calling Floyd Mayweather a coward. Some of these very…
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“Fast” Eddie Chambers talks heavyweights, Mayweather, and Pacquiao
By Brad Cooney
Heavyweight contender and former world title challenger, "Fast" Eddie Chambers (35-2-18KO) sat down with 8CN and gave us an update on what's going on with his career. Chambers is looking forward to…
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Will Shane Mosley get snake bit? Mora speaks to 8CN
By Brad Cooney
8CN spoke with the former Junior Middleweight world champion Sergio Mora and got his thoughts on his huge upcoming fight against the legendary "Sugar" Shane Mosley. This fight is scheduled for September…
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If not Mayweather it’s got to be Timothy Bradley
By Brad Cooney
If Floyd Mayweather takes a pass on Pacquiao, the only other fight that would be competitive for Pacquiao would be against Timothy Bradley. A second fight against Cotto would more than likely…
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Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao is either a done deal or a PR nightmare for “Money”
By Brad Cooney
The decision day is quickly arriving and we still do not have an answer as to whether or not Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao will fight. According to reports, Manny Pacquiao…
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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad on Ishe Smith and Chad Dawson
By Brad Cooney
Former light heavyweight world champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad sat down with 8CN and talked about the four big fights that he has coming up. This Friday, July 16, 2010 in Southaven, Mississippi…
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Pacquiao doesn’t need Mayweather his legacy is set in stone
By Brad Cooney
It's on, it's off, it's on, it's off, it's on it's off, blah, blah, blah. I don't know about you folks, but I for one am getting really tired of the on…